Mayor
of Shoalhaven, Joanna Gash has announced that the Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge have been invited to visit Shoalhaven City as part their
upcoming Australian tour.
The Mayor has pointed out that the Shoalhaven area has strong links with the Royal couple.
The history goes that Alexander Berry – who, along with Edward
Wollstonecraft established the first European settlement on the NSMayor
of Shoalhaven, Joanna Gash has announced that the Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge have been invited to visit Shoalhaven City as part their
upcoming Australian tour.
The Mayor has pointed out that the Shoalhaven area has strong links with the Royal couple.
The history goes that Alexander Berry – who, along with Edward
Wollstonecraft established the first European settlement on the NSW
coast in the early 1820s – attended St Andrews University in Fife,
Scotland before immigrating to Australia.
On Alexander Berry’s death in 1873, his estate was bequeathed to his
only living relative, his brother David Berry. As part of his brother’s
final wishes, David Berry bequeathed £100,000 (approximately $16 million
in today’s currency) to the St Andrews University on his own death in
1889 as recognition of Alexander’s indebtedness to the institution.
Reports at the time indicate that the money bequeathed to St Andrews
University helped St Andrews University save itself from financial ruin.
In 2005, while studying at the university, Prince William met his future wife, Kate Middleton.
Mayor Gash said that had it not been for the donation provided by
Alexander Berry it was extremely likely that the royal couple would not
have met.
“Shoalhaven City is extremely proud to be extending this very special
invitation to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge,” said Clr Gash.
“Although he could not have known it at the time, Alexander Berry’s
extremely generous donation to St Andrews University has helped make one
of the most famous relationships in the world possible.
“It is extremely remarkable to consider that some of the most
everlasting images of the past decade, including the Royal wedding and
the birth of Prince George, may not have been possible without the
Shoalhaven,” she said.
“Looking back through hindsight, David Berry could be described as both the world’s most famous and most unlikely Cupid.”
Mayor, Gash said that Council had compiled a full four-day itinerary for
the royal couple as part of the invitation, inclusive of a visit to
Coolangatta Mountain, the final resting place of David Berry.
“Shoalhaven City offers visitors an unmatched array of amazing sights
and scenes, making it the ideal destination for the average family or
the most celebrated couple in the world,” said Clr Gash.
“From Booderee National Park and Jervis Bay to Bundanoon, Kangaroo
Valley and the area’s fabulous wineries and restaurants, the area boasts
a unique and unmatched mix of natural beauty and attractions.
“The Shoalhaven has a lot to offer as a destination, the Duke of
Cambridge might even consider a visit to HMAS Albatross in line with his
career as a Royal Navy helicopter pilot,” Clr Gash said.
“I would certainly like to warmly encourage both the Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge to accept the Shoalhaven’s invitation to visit the area and
see for themselves why the area’s unspoilt natural beauty makes it one
destination that is truly fit for a (future) king.”
Mayor Gash said Council would hand deliver a specially prepared
invitation the royal couple to the Department of Prime Minister and
Cabinet in Canberra.
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coast in the early 1820s – attended St Andrews University in Fife,
Scotland before immigrating to Australia.
On Alexander Berry’s death in 1873, his estate was bequeathed to his
only living relative, his brother David Berry. As part of his brother’s
final wishes, David Berry bequeathed £100,000 (approximately $16 million
in today’s currency) to the St Andrews University on his own death in
1889 as recognition of Alexander’s indebtedness to the institution.
Reports at the time indicate that the money bequeathed to St Andrews
University helped St Andrews University save itself from financial ruin.
In 2005, while studying at the university, Prince William met his future wife, Kate Middleton.
Mayor Gash said that had it not been for the donation provided by
Alexander Berry it was extremely likely that the royal couple would not
have met.
“Shoalhaven City is extremely proud to be extending this very special
invitation to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge,” said Clr Gash.
“Although he could not have known it at the time, Alexander Berry’s
extremely generous donation to St Andrews University has helped make one
of the most famous relationships in the world possible.
“It is extremely remarkable to consider that some of the most
everlasting images of the past decade, including the Royal wedding and
the birth of Prince George, may not have been possible without the
Shoalhaven,” she said.
“Looking back through hindsight, David Berry could be described as both the world’s most famous and most unlikely Cupid.”
Mayor, Gash said that Council had compiled a full four-day itinerary for
the royal couple as part of the invitation, inclusive of a visit to
Coolangatta Mountain, the final resting place of David Berry.
“Shoalhaven City offers visitors an unmatched array of amazing sights
and scenes, making it the ideal destination for the average family or
the most celebrated couple in the world,” said Clr Gash.
“From Booderee National Park and Jervis Bay to Bundanoon, Kangaroo
Valley and the area’s fabulous wineries and restaurants, the area boasts
a unique and unmatched mix of natural beauty and attractions.
“The Shoalhaven has a lot to offer as a destination, the Duke of
Cambridge might even consider a visit to HMAS Albatross in line with his
career as a Royal Navy helicopter pilot,” Clr Gash said.
“I would certainly like to warmly encourage both the Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge to accept the Shoalhaven’s invitation to visit the area and
see for themselves why the area’s unspoilt natural beauty makes it one
destination that is truly fit for a (future) king.”
Mayor Gash said Council would hand deliver a specially prepared
invitation the royal couple to the Department of Prime Minister and
Cabinet in Canberra.
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